S. John Launer

S. John Launer
Born Saul John Launer
(1919-11-05)November 5, 1919
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Died November 8, 2006(2006-11-08) (aged 87)
Burbank, California, U.S.
Other names John Launer, S. Jon Launer, S. J. Louner
Years active 1955–1987
Spouse(s) Estelle Launer (2 children)

S. John Launer (5 November 1919 – November 8, 2006), was an American television and film actor. Launer was born in Cleveland, Ohio, United States.

Career

Launer appeared in 89 films and television programs between 1943 and 1977 and most of his films list him as un-credited. His first acting role was in the television series Meet Corliss Archer (1954) and his career ended with the film Billionaire Boys Club (1987).[1]

Launer's film credits include The Werewolf (1956), I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957), Jailhouse Rock (1957), The Crowded Sky (1960), Marnie (1964), and Pendulum (1969).

His television credits include Father Knows Best (1956), The Ford Television Theatre (1956–57), The George Sanders Mystery Theater (1957), State Trooper (1958), Dr. Kildare (1963), The Twilight Zone (1959–63), Dragnet (1969-70), Harry O (1973–74).

His most famous role was his nine years as a criminal court judge on Perry Mason.[2] He was a no-nonsense judge who would often put District Attorney Hamilton Burger in his place when Burger would object to Perry's line of questioning. Launer's Judge would say, "I disagree Mr. Burger. I want to hear what the witness has to say." He also acted in the Gunsmoke episode "Robin Hood."

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1955Creature with the Atom BrainCapt. Dave Harris
1956Uranium BoomMac
1956The WerewolfDr. Emery Forrest
1957Crime of PassionChief of PoliceUncredited
1957I Was a Teenage WerewolfBill Logan
1957Jailhouse RockJudgeUncredited
1957Zero Hour!Vancouver Switchboard OperatorUncredited
1958Sing Boy SingTailor / ManufacturerUncredited
1960Ice PalaceChairmanUncredited
1960The Crowded SkyPolice OfficerUncredited
1964MarnieSam Ward
1964Apache RiflesGen. Nelson
1966The Venetian AffairMr. PennymanUncredited
1968SpeedwayMayor FiergolUncredited
1969PendulumJudge Kinsella
1976Gable and LombardThe Judge
1981Mommie DearestPepsi Chairman

References

  1. ↑ "S. John Launer (Obit)". Variety. 12 September 2006. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
  2. ↑ "In Public Service". Philadelphia Daily News. Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. August 18, 1967. p. 36. Retrieved May 29, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.


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